Chuck Firment just called me. He's driving up Van Dyke, on his way to the BMW dealer. He says the Van Dyke Park Suites has a sign out front that says "Everything Must Go!"
Once they empty it, I wonder if they will fix it up? Or tear it down and replace with a shopping mall? Or just let the building rot?
My bet is on the shopping mall. That's a big piece of prime real estate.
Good thing Tammy and Anne moved us out. If I'd had my way we'd have stayed. I still worry about the new hotel, but one way or another we will manage.
Once they empty it, I wonder if they will fix it up? Or tear it down and replace with a shopping mall? Or just let the building rot?
My bet is on the shopping mall. That's a big piece of prime real estate.
Good thing Tammy and Anne moved us out. If I'd had my way we'd have stayed. I still worry about the new hotel, but one way or another we will manage.
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Date: 2003-12-20 04:09 pm (UTC)I remember the time Contraption went back to the Southfield Hilton/Convention Centre/Days Inn? that the rooms were totally made over. So here is hoping its a makeover.
It would be nice if the hotel were preserved as it is a great setup for conventions. However the location may not be the best to attract other convention's business.